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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober view paintings about Hongcun Village in Hongcun, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his hand-made

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (L) and his daughter Alina make fish-shaped lanterns at a workshop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers f

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober makes coffee at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his hand-made pizz

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (L) and his daughter Alina are pictured at a workshop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (R) watches a person painting in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his hand-made

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (2nd R) gives a free English class at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 11, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the wo

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (back) watches as his daughter Alina (R) paints at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from al

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A customer (L) takes a selfie with Armin Schober at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the wo

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober poses for a photo at his shop front in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 11, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his han

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (L) assembles a bicycle for his daughter Alina at his homestay in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (R) instructs his daughter Alina to put a sticker on a cup at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served custom

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober gives a free English class at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 11, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (R) watches as his daughter Alina rides a bicycle at his homestay in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers fr

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober makes pizza at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his hand-made pizza

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober waters flowers at his homestay in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his hand-made

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a view of Armin Schober's homestay and surrounding areas in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has serve

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (back) and his daughter Alina make fish-shaped lanterns at a workshop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customer

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober checks the growth of rice seedlings near his homestay in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a view of Armin Schober's homestay and surrounding areas in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has serve

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober strolls near his homestay in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his hand-made pizz

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (L) teaches his daughter Alina to ride a bicycle in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the

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"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (R) receives an artwork from a customer as a gift at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from

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Xinhua Headlines: French economy benefits from "Olympic effect"

(240804) -- PARIS, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The athletes' village of Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games is seen under construction in Saint-Denis, France, March 24, 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-GOLOG-MODERNIZATION (CN)

(240803) -- GOLOG, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A kid does finger exercises at a kindergarten in the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Golog, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Sept. 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: 70 years on, Tibetan autonomous prefecture marches towards modernization" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Long)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-LIANYUNGANG-SCO-INT'L LOGISTICS PARK (CN)

(240704) -- LIANYUNGANG, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 16, 2023 shows a wheel crane loading a container onto a train at the SCO (Lianyungang) International Logistics Park in Lianyungang City, east China's Jiangsu Province. Inaugurated in 2015, the SCO (Lianyungang) International Logistics Park covering an area of about 69.79 square kilometers is home to over 1,600 enterprises. (SCO stands for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization) The park has built a multimodal logistics system comprising roads, railways, rivers, and the sea, which also integrates industries such as new materials and new energy besides modern logistics. As of the end of June this year, the accumulated throughput of the park hit 289 million tonnes with a combined logistics business revenue of 19.06 billion yuan (about 2.62 billion U.S. dollars). (Photo by Wang Jianmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION (CN)

(240614) -- BEIJING, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 4, 2023 shows ships berthing at Zigui Port in the Yichang section of the Yangtze River in central China's Hubei Province. In recent years, provinces in China's central region have been making great efforts in the protection of water resources, so as to strengthen the shields for ecological security and protect biodiversity along the Yangtze River. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION (CN)

(240614) -- BEIJING, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 4, 2023 shows ships berthing at Zigui Port in the Yichang section of the Yangtze River in central China's Hubei Province. In recent years, provinces in China's central region have been making great efforts in the protection of water resources, so as to strengthen the shields for ecological security and protect biodiversity along the Yangtze River. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Zhizun)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-CITY VIEW

(240502) -- BUDAPEST, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People walk on the Chain Bridge in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 4, 2023. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-CITY VIEW

(240502) -- BUDAPEST, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 4, 2023 shows the Chain Bridge spanning the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: U.S. national security abuse undermines trade relations with China

(230430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 4, 2022 shows the White House and a stop sign in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Uganda completes renovation works at major airport ahead of NAM, G77+China summits

STORY: Uganda completes renovation works at major airport ahead of NAM, G77+China summits SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: ENTEBBE, Uganda CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Entebbe International Airport 2. various of planes landing at Entebbe Airport (Aug. 17, 2023) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AYUB SOOMA, Director of Airports and Aviation Security, UCAA 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AYUB SOOMA, Director of Airports and Aviation Security, UCAA STORYLINE: Renovation and upgrade works at Uganda's Entebbe International Airport have been completed ahead of the Non-Aligned Movement and the G77+China summits, a senior official has said. The East African country has been upgrading the arrival and departure units, as well as expanding the parking space at the airport, ahead of the two major international events scheduled to start next week. "The airport has enough space to handle between 40 and 65 private jets as well as other aircraft," Ayub Sooma, director of ai

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A firefighter rescues a stranded villager in the flood-affected Wanshan Village of Yimianpo Town in Shangzhi City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Aug. 4, 2023. (Photo by Yang Tieyan/Xinhua)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A white-headed langur eats a fruit at a national nature reserve in Luobai Township of Jiangzhou District, Chongzuo City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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Xinhua Headlines: China's BYD becomes world's top pure electric vehicle seller in Q4

(240104) -- SHENZHEN, Jan. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The five millionth new energy vehicle produced by Chinese carmaker BYD rolls off production line in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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Xinhua Headlines: China's BYD becomes world's top pure electric vehicle seller in Q4

(240104) -- SHENZHEN, Jan. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A self-developed engine of Chinese carmaker BYD is on display during an event in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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Turkish economy's total turnover up 4.1 percent in October

STORY: Turkish economy's total turnover up 4.1 percent in October SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish Lira (shooting time: Nov. 30) 2. various of shipping trade in Türkiye (shooting time: Aug. 1) 3. various of Turkish Lira (shooting time: Nov. 30) 4. various of construction site in Türkiye (shooting time: Nov. 25) 5. various of a factory in Türkiye (shooting time: May 31) 6. various of Turkish Lira (shooting time: Nov. 30) 7. various of a textile factory in Türkiye (shooting time: Dec. 7) STORYLINE: The Turkish economy's total turnover gained 4.1 percent month-on-month in October, according to official data on Wednesday. The total turnover index of the industry, construction, trade and service sectors in Türkiye increased by 65.3 percent annually in October this year, the Turkish Statistical Institute said. When looking at the details of the total turnover, in October 2023, the annual industrial sector t

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CPEC hydropower project benefits socio-economic development in Pakistan

STORY: CPEC hydropower project benefits socio-economic development in Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: Aug. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALI ADNAN, Engineer with Suki Kinari Hydropower project 3. various of the construction site of Suki Kinari Hydropower project 4. various of flood-hit areas in Pakistan in 2022 STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "Right now I am present at the switchyard area of the Suki Kinari Hydropower project located on Kunar River in western Himalayas in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. This is the biggest hydropower project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. Suki Kinari, like all other CPEC projects, pays a lot of emphasis on corporate social responsibility and the socio-economic development of the local area." The hydropower project, implemented by China Gezhouba Group Corporation (

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French rider transmits passion, knowledge of outdoor sports in China's Guizhou

STORY: French rider transmits passion, knowledge of outdoor sports in China's Guizhou SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 5-8, Aug. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of BMX riding 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FREDERIC MOAL, Head coach of Guizhou BMX team 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XIE BINYANG, Rider of Guizhou BMX team 4. various of Guizhou 5. various of BMX riding STORYLINE: At the first Student (Youth) Games of China ongoing in Nanning, south China's Guangxi, young riders from the BMX team (bicycle motocross) of Guizhou Province made their first appearance at a national-level competition. Their head coach Frederic Moal, once a professional rider from France, came to China eight years ago. Passionate about bicycle motocross, he is determined to promote the sport to more Chinese youngsters. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FREDERIC MOAL, Head coach of Guizhou BMX team "Guizhou has a lot of good mountains and different mountains, and also a very good climat

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CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGXI-SHIBADONG VILLAGE-POVERTY REDUCTION (CN)

(231104) -- CHANGSHA, Nov. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 17, 2023 shows an airport at Laotianping Village in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Tracing a decade-long transformation of China's anti-poverty paragon village" (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-ROXBURGH ROSE FRUITS-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(231004) -- GUIYANG, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows roxburgh rose fruits in Chaxiang Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 3, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Roxburgh rose fruits driving rural revitalization in SW China" (Xinhua/Zhou Xuanni)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-ROXBURGH ROSE FRUITS-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(231004) -- GUIYANG, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows farmer Yan Qihua checking the growth of roxburgh rose fruits at a planting base in Chaxiang Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 3, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Roxburgh rose fruits driving rural revitalization in SW China" (Xinhua/Zhou Xuanni)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-ROXBURGH ROSE FRUITS-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(231004) -- GUIYANG, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a view of a roxburgh rose fruit planting base in Chaxiang Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 3, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Roxburgh rose fruits driving rural revitalization in SW China" (Xinhua/Zhou Xuanni)

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CAMEROON-FAR NORTH-ICRC-DRINKING WATER

(230919) -- YAOUNDE, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A laboratory worker at the Cameroon Water Utilities Corporation treatment station presents the new water treatment equipment offered by the International Committee of the Red Cross in Mokolo, Far North region, Cameroon, Aug. 4, 2023. In Kerawa, a locality in Cameroon's Far North region that shares a porous border with Nigeria, villagers used to trek for hours to fetch water from unprotected sources before walking back carrying jerrycans. In July, engineers from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worked every day down in the trenches to improve the water supply in Kerawa. TO GO WITH "Feature: ICRC boosts water supply in conflict-hit Cameroon's Far North region" (Xinhua/Kepseu)

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CAMEROON-FAR NORTH-ICRC-DRINKING WATER

(230919) -- YAOUNDE, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 4, 2023 shows the Cameroon Water Utilities Corporation water treatment plant refurbished by the International Committee of the Red Cross in Mokolo, Far North region, Cameroon. In Kerawa, a locality in Cameroon's Far North region that shares a porous border with Nigeria, villagers used to trek for hours to fetch water from unprotected sources before walking back carrying jerrycans. In July, engineers from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worked every day down in the trenches to improve the water supply in Kerawa. TO GO WITH "Feature: ICRC boosts water supply in conflict-hit Cameroon's Far North region" (Xinhua/Kepseu)

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CAMEROON-FAR NORTH-ICRC-DRINKING WATER

(230919) -- YAOUNDE, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 4, 2023 shows the Cameroon Water Utilities Corporation water treatment plant refurbished by the International Committee of the Red Cross in Mokolo, Far North region, Cameroon. In Kerawa, a locality in Cameroon's Far North region that shares a porous border with Nigeria, villagers used to trek for hours to fetch water from unprotected sources before walking back carrying jerrycans. In July, engineers from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worked every day down in the trenches to improve the water supply in Kerawa. TO GO WITH "Feature: ICRC boosts water supply in conflict-hit Cameroon's Far North region" (Xinhua/Kepseu)

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Chang'e-5 lunar samples to open new chapter in Hong Kong's lunar scientific research

STORY: Chang'e-5 lunar samples to open new chapter in Hong Kong's lunar scientific research DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the University of Hong Kong 2. various of Qian Yuqi working 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): QIAN YUQI, Research fellow from HKU's Department of Earth Sciences 4. various of samples 5. various of people visiting an exhibition about China's Chang'e-5 lunar probe STORYLINE: The geologists at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have received a set of precious research samples, the lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-5 mission. On Aug. 7, the HKU announced that its geologists team obtained approval from the China National Space Administration's Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Center to study the lunar soil samples collected by China's Chang'e-5 lunar probe in 2020. This marked the first time that a Hong Kong research team has secured lunar soil samples. At the press briefing held earlier by the HKU, Qian Y

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Türkiye's inflation climbs to 58.94 pct in Aug.

STORY: Türkiye's inflation climbs to 58.94 pct in Aug. DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish shopping in a bazaar, stationery and fish shop (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of Turkish central bank 3. various of Hafize Gaye Erkan, governor of the Turkish Central Bank 4. various of Mehmet Simsek, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister 5. various of Turkish shopping in a bazaar STORYLINE: Türkiye's annual inflation rose to 58.94 percent in August, marking the second consecutive month of increase since October last year due to the declining value of Turkish Lira and recent tax hikes, according to official figures on Monday. The figures from the Turkish Statistic Institute showed the consumer price index (CPI) in August rose by 9.09 percent monthly. The CPI experienced a consecutive decline from a peak of 85.51 percent in October 2022 to 38.21 percent in June 2023. The annual inflation rose to 47.83 percent in July, marking the fir

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CHINA-JIANGXI-SUMMER ECONOMY-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(230904) -- NANCHANG, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 23, 2023 shows homestays in Zhongyuan Township of Jing'an County, east China's Jiangxi Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: "Summer economy" boosts rural revitalization in deep mountains" (Xinhua/Liu Yang)

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#CHINA-HUBEI-THREE GORGES DAM-SHIPPING THROUGHPUT (CN)

(230904) -- ZIGUI, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 27, 2023 shows ships passing through the five-tier ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. The monthly cargo throughput via the five-tier ship locks at the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydropower project in the upper stream of the Yangtze, reached a record high of over 15.71 million tonnes in August, according to the China Three Gorges Corporation. (Photo by Zheng Jiayu/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-HUBEI-THREE GORGES DAM-SHIPPING THROUGHPUT (CN)

(230904) -- ZIGUI, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 23, 2023 shows ships passing through the five-tier ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. The monthly cargo throughput via the five-tier ship locks at the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydropower project in the upper stream of the Yangtze, reached a record high of over 15.71 million tonnes in August, according to the China Three Gorges Corporation. (Photo by Zheng Jiayu/Xinhua)